Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 portrait lens today announced by Nikon, the Lens features bright F1.2 Max Aperture Range, fast silent wave motor for focus, The 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens will be available in Black and Silver for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95
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The Newest Addition to the Nikon 1 System, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Lens, Offers Superior Resolution and Incredible Depth of Field to Nikon 1 Shooters
MELVILLE, N.Y. (May 14, 2013) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the newest addition to the acclaimed Nikon 1 system, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, a fast medium-telephoto offering for photographers who appreciate the speed and portability of the Nikon 1 System. With a fixed focal length of 32mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.2, the new 32mm lens is the fastest in the ever expanding 1 NIKKOR lens lineup. An ideal lens for portraiture, the 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens is capable of rendering breathtaking images that capture every detail.
The 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens (86mm equivalent in 35mm format) enables brilliant sharpness and is able to resolve intricate details in portraits such as hair, eyes and eyelashes, while also allowing for strategically precise image blur and bokeh. From flattering portraits to still-life art, this fast lens gives users the ability to emphasize a primary subject combined with a skillfully blurred background for a dramatic yet natural separation, and shoot with confidence in challenging light.
Additionally, core NIKKOR lens technologies have been carried over into the 1 NIKKOR series, as the 32mm f/1.2 is the first 1 NIKKOR lens to be equipped with a Silent Wave Motor (SWM), a manual focus ring and a Nano Crystal Coat — all traditional staples of the NIKKOR line. Utilizing the Close-Range Correction System, the lens is able to provide high-resolution, realistic textures and minimized aberration, even during close-up shooting. The M/A (autofocus with manual override) mode lets the user to manually focus during autofocus operation for intuitive and fine adjustments while shooting. Additionally, the lens sports an elegant and portable design while Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces instances of ghost and flare for optimal image quality.
With the addition of the new 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens, the 1 NIKKOR lens lineup now offers nine total lenses for photographers seeking the ideal harmony of performance and portability.
Nikon will continue to expand the 1 NIKKOR lineup with lenses that make the most of the capabilities and performance offered by Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses, while consistently offering new ways for users to express their creative vision.
Price and Availability
The 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 lens will be available in Black and Silver for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95* in June 2013. For more information on the Nikon 1 system and other 1 NIKKOR lenses as well as other Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Lens Sample Images
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Focal length
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32 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/1.2
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Minimum aperture
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f/16
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Lens construction
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9 elements in 7 groups (including elements with Nano Crystal coating)
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Angle of view
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28°
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No. of diaphragm blades
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7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
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Minimum focus distance
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0.45 m/1.48 ft from focal plane
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Maximum reproduction ratio
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0.08x (approx. 0.22x with 35mm [135] format)
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Weight
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Approx. 235 g/8.3 oz
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Diameter x length (distance from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
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Approx. 65.5 x 47 mm
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Filter-attachment size
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52 mm *1
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Lens cap
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Snap-on
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Lens hood
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HB-N107 (supplied) *2
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Lens case
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CL-N101 (optional)
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Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Lens MTF Chart
Nikon 1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Lens Construction
